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NZ 'noise' over funding cut 'not fair', Kiribati president says
Speaking for the first-time since the diplomatic fallout with New Zealand, Taneti Maamau says that if Foreign Minister Winston Peters "wishes to come, he's welcome" to visit Kiribati.
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'Stupid explanation': Bougainville slams NZ over military aircraft landing
9:37 am todayThe Autonomous Bougainville Government says the landing of a NZDF plane in Buka on the day before the region went to the polls breached the Bougainville Peace… Audio
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France has a rare opportunity to avoid another 'bloodbath' - Brotherson
9:37 am todayFrench Polynesia's leader says France has the "opportunity to reinvent" itself by "achieving a good decolonisation" in New Caledonia. Audio
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New French PM triggers swift reactions in New Caledonia
9:41 am todaySébastien Lecornu, 39, is no stranger to the French territory, having played a key role in a series of three self-determination referendums held between 2018…
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Solomon Islands PM: 'The world around us is changing fast'
10 Sep 2025Jeremiah Manele has called for Pacific solidarity in an "evolving global and strategic environment" during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting opening plenary in Honiara. Audio
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'It's a govt decision': Fijian PM defends Jerusalem embassy plan
Sitiveni Rabuka says the country's move to set up a permanent diplomatic mission in Israel is "not a religious decision". Audio
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Micronesian Games rescheduled to 2028
The event was moved due to delays in the construction of Nauru's first-ever national stadium, the Micronesian Games Council said.
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Pacific territories react to French government demise
10 Sep 2025However, they did not have to wait for too long as outgoing Armies (Defence) Minister Sébastien Lecornu is now the new prime minister.
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Delayed start to Bougainville election count
10 Sep 2025Bougainville Attorney-General says the start of general election vote counting has been delayed due to bad weather.
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Transgender doctor's alleged murder sparks fear in Fiji's LGBTQIA+ community
Dr Isireli Buimaitotoya, also known as Leighley Leli Darling, was found with multiple injuries in a pool of blood at their home near Nadi International Airport on 1 September.
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Pacific news in brief for 10 September
10 Sep 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a warning from a lieutenant-colonel that drug cartels will keep targeting Pacific countries which have weaker border controls.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 10 September
10 Sep 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the NRL boss on PNG's start date.
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'Thank you Samoa': Fiame congratulates prime minister-elect
In a special televised address, Samoa's first female leader has congratulated the incoming prime minister on winning the 2025 general election.
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Tonga sets general election date for 20 November
The island's electoral office is waiting for the writ of election from King Tupou VI, which is expected to be received on Thursday.
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More uncertainty for New Caledonia as French govt falls
9 Sep 2025The fall of the French government following a vote of defiance against its Prime Minister François Bayrou has cast more uncertainty for New Caledonia.
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Pacific leaders to endorse non-binding labour mobility principles
9 Sep 2025Pacific Islands Forum leaders are in Honiara for their annual summit this week and are expected to agree to a regional labour mobility principles on Wednesday.
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Brotherson backs Solomon Islands' decision to exclude external partners
9 Sep 2025The French Polynesia president is pleased with the Solomon Islands' decision to block about two dozen donor partners from attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara.
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Fiji Rugby chairman wants to 're-engineer' Drua agreements
John Sanday believes the time is right to review and amend the current agreements between Counter Ruck - the company that manages the Drua franchise - and its main stakeholders.
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Australia-Vanuatu agreement hangs in the balance
The Australian prime minister is flying to Vanuatu today for what was originally flagged as a signing ceremony for a transformative $500 million agreement with the Pacific nation.
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Pacific news in brief for 9 September
9 Sep 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a meth seizure at the Samoa border.
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Samoa's newly elected parliament to sit Tuesday next week
9 Sep 2025Head of State sets date for opening of Samoa's 18th Legislative Assembly.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 9 September
9 Sep 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a foul play review for Manu Samoa flanker Taleni Sua.
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Thousands take to the streets against 'ice' in French Polynesia
8 Sep 2025More than 6500 protesters took to the streets over the weekend to oppose the growing influence of methamphetamines, which is believed to have created 30,000 addicts, including children.
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Pacific Resilience Facility treaty set for signing in Honiara
8 Sep 2025After years of frustration trying to access climate finance, Pacific leaders are creating their own climate fund.
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Bougainville unhappy with RNZAF presence
8 Sep 2025The New Zealand Defence Force and Bougainville appear to be at odds over whether a RNZ Air Force Hercules C-130J had permission to land in the region.
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Bougainville's Electoral Commissioner says polling was smooth and peaceful
6 Sep 2025Bougainvilleans waited in long queues to cast their votes in the region's election on Friday.
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New Caledonia confirmed as host of FestPAC14
8 Sep 2025New Caledonia has been officially endorsed as the host of the 14th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC14) in 2028.
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Tok Pisin takes centre stage in Aotearoa's pidgin language week
8 Sep 2025Papua New Guinea is home to more than 875 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse country in the Pacific.
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